Is Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 sells for $127 against $71.89 raw: a $55.11 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $71.89
- Grade 9.5
- $127
- PSA 9
- $115
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $127 | +$30.11 | +$5.11 | −$94.89 |
| PSA 9 | $115 | +$18.29 | −$6.71 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $71.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $118 | −$3.75 |
| 50% | $121 | −$0.80 |
| 75% | $124 | +$2.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 57%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $127 |
| 9 | $115 |
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Grading Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 — FAQ
Is Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 sells for $127 against $71.89 raw: a $55.11 spread, 1.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($115) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #84 breaks even when it gems about 57% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $115).
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